Watsonville Charter School of the Arts: K-8, Academics &amp; Arts (2026 List)

About Watsonville Charter School of the Arts

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District runs Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, a public charter school in Watsonville, California, for students in grades K–8. The school has about 400–415 students, and the ratio of students to teachers is about 21–22:1, which is about the same as the average in California.There are students from many different cultural backgrounds at the school. About 70–75% of the students are Hispanic or Latino, and there are also White and mixed-race students. According to state assessment data, only about 20% of students are good at math and only about 33% meet standards in English Language Arts (ELA), which is below the state average. The amount spent per student is usually in line with what other districts do, which helps support academic and arts programs. Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is in a community that has both homes and farms. The school focuses on getting students involved, being creative, and continuing to learn, making it a unique educational choice in the district.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%

Reading 33%

State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 33% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

408

Total Students

$95066

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25%

Asian 0.25%

Hispanic 70.34%

Black 0.25%

Two+ Races 3.43%

Native Am. 0.25%

White

25%

Asian

0.25%

Hispanic

70.34%

Black

0.25%

Two+ Races

3.43%

Native Am.

0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 408

53.43%

218 Female

46.32%

189 Male

Student Population

408 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Watsonville Charter School of the Arts Contact Information

Address

115 Casserly Rd. West Campus, Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 728-8123

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Website

pvusd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A fourth-grader from Watsonville Charter School of the Arts was one of the top 20 fourth-graders in the country in the prestigious Math Kangaroo Contest. This shows that the student is very good at math on their own. The award shows that the school can support both academic talent and arts-integrated programs.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any extracurricular activities at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of extracurricular activities that go along with the academic curriculum, such as music, theater, and visual arts.

Q2. Do the students get rides to school?

Ans. There aren't many ways to get around, and they usually depend on the district's eligibility rules. Families should get in touch with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District for more information.

Q3. What can parents do to help at school?

Parents can get involved in the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), volunteer opportunities, school performances, and school committees.

Q4. Do you have programs for students who need help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts offers intervention programs, tutoring, and English Language Development (ELD) support for students who need extra help.

Q5. Does the school put on art shows or performances?

Ans. Yes, the school often puts on art shows, music performances, and plays to show off how creative and involved the students are in the arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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